Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18
WASHINGTON LETTER.
THE PRESIDENT vET0Es THE PENSION
bILL-MEM0RIAL SERVICES IN
HONOR OF LOGAN
EpitOme Of Cong essional News.

h9horably discharged soldiers and sailors
VINO are now disabled and dependent upon
their own labor for support"
I'm his veto message the scope and proba-
DIE effect OF the bill are considered, and tho
presidents reasons stated very plainly.
he considers the language Of the bill very
uncertain and liable 10 conflicting con
suuctions, and this alone he considers
sufficient ground for disapproval. In short,
the evils threatened by the bill are such
THAT duty and the interests OF the country
impel veto. The bill and its accompany
ing message has been referred TO the COM
mlttee on invalid pensions. IL is not at
all probable that the bill will be passed
over the veto, although the friends OF the
biii look mysteriously wise and say this
will be done.
The senate has passed a bill granting TO
the state of California per cent. OF tho
net proceeds Of the sale of lands in that
state.
The conferees on the anti -polygamy
Dill have reached n complete agreement
on the points OF difference between the
! two houses, and the bill will be reported
In few days The bill repeats the char
ter OF the Mormon church Churches
VIII not be interfered with. The charter
OF the Mormon immigration society is
revoked. Important features of both
house and senate bills are included.
According TO the provisions OF a resolu-
non adopted by the senate few days ago
the committee on education and labor will
continue its investigation during the com
ing recess, as to the relations between
labor and capital
Conferees have been appointed on the
Detroit postofiice bill rs follows: On part
OF the senate Malone Vest and Palmer :;
on the part OF the house-W orthington,
owen and Maybury. II will be seen that
the clty's interests are TO be well looked
after 10y having MesSrs Palmer and May
bury on the committee. IL is also believed
that the differences between the two
houses can be satisfactorily arranged in a
Few days and IT Is possible that final argu-
ment may include the senate appropriation
OF sl.:OJO0O which Is S215,OO0 more than
the house amendment allows. As an item
OF news any reference 20 the Detroit post
Office bill partakes of decided chestnut
flavor, and every Nj. &. from Maine 10
California is thankful that there is pros
pect OF settlement IF some sort
While the conference committee on
Notifications has not reached a definite
agreement there is every prospect OF the
final passage of the bill making adequate
appropriations for this purpose before the
close Of the session. There seems 10 be
very general demand for an adequate
appropriation OF this character so that
IL is probable that much larger amount
than is asked for by the senate amendment
will DO recommended.
The senate devoted one entire session 10
eulOgizing the memory of the late Gen
Logan. Mrs. Logan and her son, daughter,
and friends 10 the number of about -, oc-
cupied seats in the private gallery.
Senator Cullom offered the resolution
sl,s ns..s. IA
friends and associates OF the deceased pay
fitting tribute 10 his public and private
life. Mr.. Cullom delivered very able
and brilliant address, sketching in brief
the principal events OF a life so full Of
honor. and paid glowing tribute 20 the
honor and probty OF the man who had so
suddenly been called hence The eulogy
closed with quotation ending; Rest,
soldier. statesman, rest; thy troubled life
is Ger
Mr. Morgan did not think Of Logan as
force that had passed away, but as liv-
ing, moving energy, still useful in the
great purposes OF divine economy. No
Logan, but he was bold, pronounced,
dignifed, earnest, manly, firm, generous,
true man.
Senator Edmunds said Logan was EMIT
led 10 the highest praise for his candor,
noble, generous spirit which inspired his
life. He thought OF Logan not as dead,
but as promoted. leaving friends 10 mourn
his departure, not for his sake, but because
his example experience in public affairs
and the wisdom of his counsels were with
drawn.
Senator Henderson spoke OF the brilliant
military qualities Of Logan, and Senator
Allison also dwelt upon his brilliant mill
tary career.
Senator Hampton said that none were
more willing 10 pay due tribute to the
memory of Gen. Logan than those who
had been his political opponents. As
democrat. a southern man, and "A confed-
crate soldier he was called upon TO speak
OF Logan as n republican, honored by his
party, northern man who had given his
blood to prove the sincerity OF his convic-
tons, and as federal soldier whose fame
was rs widespread as IL was fairly
achieved.
Senators Hawley, Spooner, Cockrell,
Frye, Plumb, Sabine, Ransom, all spoke OF
nation mourned. as fearless, honest
man who had entered into that
blessed rest and glorious Immortality.
Senator Fvarts said the looms Of time
were never idle; the busy fingers OF the
fates were ever weaving as in a tapestry,
the many threads and colors which make
out mems several live. and when these
were exposed TO critics and admirers,
there would be found few of a brighter
color or Of nobler pattern than that OF
Logan.
Mr. Palmer said that il Logan had been
a Frenchman during the throes OF the revo-
luton he ewould have been the Danton OF
the day, and his motto that OF his great
prototype-"t dare'i-and by that sign
he would have saved his country. III born
in Switzerland lie would have been Wink
elride. IL there was to be distinctive
type OF the Caucasian race, IL would have
as a substructure the virtues which have
made the name Of Logan famous-intre
pidtv OF spirit, honesty OF purpose, gener-
osity for the vanquished and cstholicity
OF view for all.
The senate bill to encourage the manu-
facture of steel for modern naval ordnance
and other naval purpose came up in the
house the other day, but did not go through
as easily as its friends anticipated, and
after wrangling over II nearly the entire
session, the matter was finally referred to
the committee on appropriations.
The house committee on public buildings